Definitions of abnormality.

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What is an example of a deviation from social norm?
Siting on the table while eating meals
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What is an example of failure to function adequately?
Hoarder
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What is an example of deviation from ideal mental health?
Bipolar
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One evaluation point of social norms?
Role of context- Something may be acceptable by one society.
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One evaluation point of failing to function adequately?
Exceptions to the rule- students before exams
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One evaluation point of deviation from ideal mental health?
Cultural relativism- not ideal for collectivist countries.
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Criteria for failing to function?
SUMO- suffering unpredictable maladapative observer discomfort
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strength of deviation from ideal mental health
More humane- looks at people as ill rather than abnormal.
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